Who are we?

Hillingdon Action Group for Addiction Management (HAGAM) is a registered charity and a company limited by guarantee in England. HAGAM has been providing addiction treatment and support services to the community since 1985. Our objectives are:

• To relieve persons who have addictions identified as harmful through support to people suffering from these addictions and the provision of education and training for professionals and volunteers in addiction management

• To advance the education of the public and employers about the incidence and effect on society of addictions identified as harmful

What services do we offer?

We offer free and confidential drug and alcohol treatment support to adults in the community who are experiencing drug or alcohol-related problems and those who are affected by someone else’s use of drugs or alcohol. Our clients come from all backgrounds and are of all ages, some with long-term addiction and dependency problems.
The philosophy of HAGAM is eclectic, and we believe that Harm Reduction and an Abstinence based approach are not contrasting and mutually exclusive philosophies of treatment, they are rather part of a continuum of treatment. We engage with our clients, assess their needs and work in partnership with a range of agencies to provide appropriate treatment and co-ordinated support and care pathways that include medical treatment, housing, education and employment. Our aim is to help individuals improve their lives and achieve their full potential through provision of appointment based and drop-in services such as;

• One to one counselling

• Open access (Drop-in) service

• Advice and information on alcohol

• Advice and information on drugs

• Supportive group sessions

• Complementary therapy

• Referral for community or inpatient detoxification (Detox)

• Referral for residential rehabilitation (Rehab)

• Support for relatives and carer of alcohol and drug misusers

• Awareness raising and community education

You will find further details of our services on this website, alternatively you may prefer to give us a call on 01895 207 788 to arrange a convenient time to meet or drop in to make an appointment.
Contact with HAGAM is treated in the strictest confidence.

Who are the services for?

Those who are over 18 years old, living, working or registered with a GP in the London Borough of Hillingdon and;

• wish to explore their use of drugs or alcohol and its effect on their life

• want support in changing their use of drugs and/or alcohol, including minimising the harm caused by the use of these substances

• want support in becoming abstinent or support with maintaining their abstinence

• affected by someone else’s drugs or alcohol use

HAGAM is not a medical or prescribing service, although we do have close links with Hillingdon Drug and Alcohol Service (HDAS) who are based in the same building. Referral and shared care arrangements exist with HDAS, which is helpful to many clients of both services.

How much do they cost?

All our services are provided free of charge. HAGAM is a charity and, whilst there is no charge for services, donations are most appreciated.

Equal Opportunities Policy

HAGAM welcomes people from all sections of the community regardless of age, colour, race, sexuality, creed or religion.

Accessibility

All our client areas are wheelchair accessible.